Recycling Information Line opens in Manitoba
The Recycling Council of Manitoba established The Recycling Information Line to answer recycling questions. President Jane Robertson says most inquiries are answered immediately with some needing research. Coordinator Heather Macdonald notes expansion of rural recycling operations and databank updates. The line runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday with toll free 1 800 665 8885.
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Recycling Council of Manitoba
Jane Robertson
Robertson
Heather Macdonald
Manitoba Environment
Roblin Fair Opens With Mixed Reviews and Strong Horse Events
Roblin’s 73rd annual fair began with good attendance though some fear of rain. Seven teams competed in heavy horse and log pull from The Pas to Virden. Winners included Cecil Geekie for best dressed team and Helmut Redlick in log pull, with Roblin riders placing in Lead Line and Hard Time classes. King Farmer title was canceled as no competitors appeared.
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Roblin
Ag Society
Leigh Waggoner
Pas
Virden
Cecil Geekie
Winnipegosis
Helmut Redlick
Minitonas
Pete Dauchak
Wes Ferguson
Casey Widdifield
Trevor Stephanow
Christopher Arndt
Dauphin
Trevor
Vince McNichol
Review committee to ensure fair treatment under crop loss program
Agriculture Minister Glen Findlay formed a producer review committee to ensure fair treatment for producers under the Canada Man itoba Crop Loss Compensation Program. Chair Gary Saban will lead peers including Dr Beth Cruikshank and several regional producers to hear concerns through the appeal process.
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Glen Findlay
Findlay
Gary Saban
Deloraine
Beth Cruikshank
Miami Area
William Hart
Minitonas
Lorne Parker
Ste. Agathe
William Skogan
Toulon
Larry Walker
Miniota
Armadale Communications gains Yorkton publications
Armadale Communications purchases Yorkton Enterprise and Yorkton This Week forming a common management setup. Enterprise staff stay. Brandon Today remains separate under Armadale while Thomson continues Brandon Sun ownership. Enterprise dates back 94 years with a 9500 paid circulation and three weekly issues across both papers.
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Yorkton Enterprise
Armadale Communications
Pioneer
Yorkton This Week
Jim Struthers
Thomson
Yorkton
Struthers
Madale
Brandon Today
Canadian Newspapers Company
Thomson Newspapers Corporation
Armadale
Brandon Sun
Enterprise
Roblin Sidewalk Sale Declared Tremendous Success
Area residents and merchants praise a week long sidewalk promotion in Roblin with Brenda Roller of SAAN noting stock shortages on popular sale items. Vendors say broad participation and foot traffic drew crowds, while volunteers ran a Main Street dunk tank to boost turnout.
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Roblin
SAAN
Brenda Roller
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Winnipeg
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Saskatoon
Ed Doering
Roblin Review
Cal Richardson
Barbie
Blair Gamey
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